In Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Few people in history have been as magnanimous as civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. His stirring orations inspired hope for a better future, and the peaceful protests he organized ultimately led to the end of legalized racial segregation and altered the course of American history forever. This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, learn more about Dr. King’s inspiring life and revisit his moving speeches with these great books.

Hear the original recordings of a dozen of Dr. King’s best speeches. Listening to his voice in your ear is affecting in and of itself, but each speech is also introduced by other prominent activists, such as the Dalai Lama and Rosa Parks.

A succinct account of Dr. King’s accomplishments in the face of fierce antagonism from journalist Marshall Frady. This may be short compared to Branch and Garrow’s works, but it packs a punch with its candid portrayal of Dr. King.